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Ministry of Defence
Launch of Fourth Scorpene Class Submarine - VELA
Vela, the fourth Scorpene class submarine being constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the Indian Navy, was launched today, on 06 May 2019, by Mrs Veena Ajay Kumar, wife of Dr Ajay Kumar, IAS, Secretary Defence Production, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion. VAdm AK Saxena, CWP&A was also present during the launching ceremony. This event reaffirms the steps taken by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd  in the ongoing ‘Make In India’ programme, which is being actively implemented by the Department of Defence Production .
The submarine was towed to Mumbai Port Trust, for separation from the pontoon, after which she will undergo rigorous trials and tests, both in harbour and at sea before delivery to the Indian Navy.
The contract for the construction and Transfer-of-Technology for six Scorpene class submarines in series, has M/s Naval Group  of France as ‘Collaborator’ and are being built by MDL.
Cmde Rakesh Anand, Chairman and Managing Director, MDL said on the occasion that with the launching of the P15 B Destroyer ‘Imphal’ on 20 April 2019 and the, launching of Vela on 06 May 2019, were indeed some of the major events for MDL so far this year.
Presently Eight Warships and five submarines are under construction at MDL. MDL is one of the India’s leading shipyards with a capacity to meet requirements of the Indian Navy.
The Scorpene class of submarines can undertake multifarious tasks typically undertaken by any modern submarine which include anti-surface as well as anti-submarine warfare. The transfer of technology involves appropriate technical support by Naval Group to MDL in the field of construction, integration and tests of the submarines in India which is achieved through transfer of technical data package to MDL through information system as well as on job training to MDL’s personnel on critical technologies.
Leveraging the experience and the transfer-of-technology of the Scorpene project, with enhanced and upgraded infrastructure, MDL, is ready for undertaking construction of the future submarines.
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Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Odisha
The Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operations on a group engaged in the business of mining, processing and trading of black stones. The search operation covered more than 15 premises located at Bhubaneswar, Jajpur, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Gurugram, Noida etc.
During the course of the search and seizure operations, various incriminating documentary and digital evidences, including hand-written books and loose sheets, have been found and seized. The seized documents contain systematic details of cash sales and bogus sundry creditors exceeding Rs. 80 crore. The analysis of seized documents indicates that these cash sales are undisclosed and are not recorded in the regular books of account of the group.
The group is found to have made huge unaccounted investments in acquisition of properties. The search action has led to seizure of unaccounted cash, jewellery & bullion exceeding Rs.1 crore.
Further investigations are in progress.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Pandit Jasraj
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Pandit Jasraj Ji.
“The unfortunate demise of Pandit Jasraj Ji leaves a deep void in the Indian cultural sphere. Not only were his renditions outstanding, he also made a mark as an exceptional mentor to several other vocalists. Condolences to his family and admirers worldwide. Om Shanti”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Reservation Policy
As per extant instructions, reservation is provided to Scheduled Castes , Scheduled Tribes  and Other Backward Classes  at the rate of 15%, 7.5% and 27% respectively in case of direct recruitment on all India basis by open competition. In case of direct recruitment on all India basis otherwise than by open competition, the percentage fixed is 16.66% for SCs, 7.5% for STs and 25.84% for OBCs.
In case of direct recruitment to Group C posts normally attracting candidates from a locality or a region, the percentage of reservation for SC/ST/OBC is generally fixed on the basis of proportion of their population in the respective States/Union Territories.
With the enactment of ‘The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016’, reservation is also provided to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities against the posts and services of the Central Government at 4% of the total number of vacancies to be filled up by direct recruitment in the cadre strength in each group of posts i.e. Group A, B and C.
As per Ex-servicemen  Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time, 10% of the vacancies in the posts upto of the level of the Assistant Commandant in all para-military forces;  10% of the vacancies in Group C posts; and  20% of the vacancies in Group D posts, to be filled by direct recruitment shall be reserved for ex-servicemen.
The persons belonging to Economically Weaker Sections  who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs shall get 10% reservation in direct recruitment in civil posts and services in the Government of India.
As per available data, total number of employees appointed through direct recruitment, which may also include candidates selected on own merit, in the grade of Safai Karamcharis belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs in Central Government Ministries/Departments including their attached/subordinate offices as on 01.01.2014, 01.01.2015 and 01.01.2016 is given below:-
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As on
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Total
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SC
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ST
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|
OBC
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|
Others
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01.01.2014
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2044
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|
484
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|
173
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|
710
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677
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|
01.01.2015
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4959
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899
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358
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1545
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2157
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01.01.2016
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2452
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590
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153
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721
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988
As per available data, total number together with representation of SCs, STs and OBCs in the grade of Safai Karamcharis as on 01.01.2014, 01.01.2015 and 01.01.2016 is given below:-
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As on
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Total
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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Others
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01.01.2014
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56584
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22343
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3996
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6460
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23785
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01.01.2015
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47812
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20612
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2883
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5859
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18458
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01.01.2016
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48951
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22108
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3379
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7076
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16388
Above data is consolidated in respect of Central Government Ministries/Departments and their attached and subordinate offices spread all over the country. This data is not maintained State-wise.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
‘Parakram Parv’ to be celebrated at Pune from 28 September to 30 September 2018
The Indian Armed Forces will observe ‘Parakram Parv’ from 28-30 September 2018 to mark the second anniversary of the surgical strikes against terror camps across the Line of Control  and to “showcase the courage, valour and sacrifice of the Armed Forces”. Indian Army had conducted surgical strikes in 2016, which had strategic ramifications and were aimed to dissuade inimical adversary from adopting the path of violence and to ensure an environment of peace for the Nation.
The event will be organised in all important Military Stations/Cantonments across the country to exhibit the might of the Indian Armed Forces.
As part of the celebrations at Pune an Equipment Display showcasing different types of Military equipment and weapons will be on display for general public at Golibar Maidan, Pune Camp with effect from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm from 28 September to 30 September 2018. This will also include a Military Band Display at the same location between 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm on all three days. All Puneties are invited to be a part of celebrations of ‘Parakram Parv’.
Special Service and Features
Reserve Bank of India, Chennai organises G20 Jan Bhagidari Event - Digital Financial Inclusion for Street Vendors of Chengalpattu
Reserve Bank of India , Chennai conducted a Financial Literacy event with special focus on G20 and digital financial inclusion at Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu on March 20, 2023, as a "Jan Bhagidari"  event in the context of India's G20 Presidency. Around 100 street vendors participated enthusiastically in the event.
Officials from Financial Inclusion and Development Department , Reserve Bank of India , Chennai highlighted the significance of the theme of India’s G20 presidency “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” .
During the event, participants were sensitized about QR code-based digital payments and QR codes were generated for some of the vendors. G20 merchandise kits  and informative pamphlets were also distributed among the participants.
Several participants shared their success stories and actively interacted during the event.
Ministry of Communications
DoT receives 100 Registrations for M2M Service Provider/WLAN/WPAN Connectivity Provider
The Department of Telecommunications , Ministry of Communications has announced that it received 100 Registrations for M2M Service Provider/ WLAN/ WPAN Connectivity Provider, till today. M2M/IoT communication results in significant operational efficiencies, improved quality of products and services, appropriate and autonomous decision making, cost efficiency and improved ROI besides being capable of unlimited scalability.
In order to strengthen the M2M/IoT eco-system and to facilitate wider proliferation and innovation in the sector, DoT had issued guidelines for registration of M2M Service Providers and WPAN/WLAN Connectivity Providers. To facilitate the prospective registrants and with a view to aid ease of doing business, DoT commenced the process of on-boarding the M2M Service Providers in March ’22 through a very simple online registration process on its existing Saral Sanchar portal.
This registration would go a long way in addressing issues such as obtaining resources from the authorised telecom licensees, KYC, traceability and encryption for the M2M Service Providers. It may also help M2M Service Providers to boost their business globally, as registration will provide them recognition as a registered entity with Government of India. Moreover, the online registration will create a database which may be used by the Connectivity Providers to manage effective spectrum sharing in unlicensed bands which might help in achieving high QoS. This registration shall also facilitate Government to gather information on the various use cases of M2M/IoT being developed by the M2MSPs and help in adoption of one M2M standards-based deployments in the country.
M2M Service Providers and WPAN/WLAN Connectivity Providers who have yet not registered are again requested to register themselves through DoT’s Saral Sanchar Portal: https://www.saralsanchar.gov.in
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with the Council of Ministers of the Uttar Pradesh government
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has interacted with the Council of Ministers of the Uttar Pradesh government. They discussed a wide range of subjects relating to furthering good governance and ‘Ease of Living’ for the citizens.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Had an extensive interaction with the Council of Ministers of the Uttar Pradesh government. We discussed a wide range of subjects relating to furthering good governance and ‘Ease of Living’ for the citizens."
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
National Level Water Quiz competition for school children
Central Water Commission, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation will be organizing a National Level Water Quiz competition for school children in January next year at New Delhi. Contest is restricted to teams consisting of two students studying in class VI, VII or VIII in any regular school of any recognized Board in India.
There is no participation fee. The preliminarily rounds of the quiz competition  will be held at the 14 Regional centers of the Central Water Commission namely at Delhi, Bhopal, Lucknow, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Shillong, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Nagpur, Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Siliguri and Chandigarh and also at NWA, Pune. For the preliminary round, the participants have to make their own travel/ boarding/ lodging arrangements.
Winner and runner-up teams  will qualify to participate in Final round to be held in New Delhi. The cost of travel/ boarding/ lodging, including that for one adult per team, shall be borne by the organisers. The winners shall be given attractive cash prizes. Interested schools can apply in the prescribed form online  or through hard copy by mail to the organiser by December 04, 2017.
The applying schools can choose any of the 14 centres, as per their convenience, while the final round with two teams each from each region and NWA, Pune would be held at Delhi. Only one team per School comprising of two individual students can take part. In case more than one entry is made by one school, then its first entry  shall only be accepted. In case the registrations per regional centre is more than the acceptable limits, then the organisers reserve the right to scrutinize the entries based on the academic performance of the proposed teams during last three years.
On-line Registration forms are available at Central Water Commission website, i.e., www.cwc.gov.in. at the following URL :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLgHYdpow8P_2huI5REWHGM1QH0WKt_zR4Onm3yKbTfgYV_A/viewform
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Inland Vessels Bill 2021 passed in Lok Sabha
The Inland Vessels Bill 2021 was passed in Lok Sabha today. It was introduced in the House by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri SarbanandaSonowal last Thursday.
The Bill seeks to incorporate unified law for the country, instead of separate rules framed by the States. The registration certificate under the new law will be considered valid all over the country, and separate permissions from States shall not be required.
The Bill also provides for a central database for recording the details of the vessels and their crew on an electronic portal.
Shri Sonowal has said the Bill promotes cheaper and safer navigation, ensures protection of life & cargo and brings uniformity in application of laws related to inland waterways & navigation.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit 2022 on Sept 12
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit  2022, being organised at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, on 12th September, 2022 at around 10:30 AM.
The four day long IDF WDS 2022 being held from 12th to 15th September, is a congregation of global and Indian dairy stakeholders including industry leaders, experts, farmers and policy planners centring around the theme of ‘Dairy for Nutrition and Livelihood’. Around 1500 participants from 50 countries are expected to participate in IDF WDS 2022. The last such Summit was held in India about half a century ago in 1974.
The Indian dairy industry is unique in the sense that it is based on a cooperative model that empowers small and marginal dairy farmers, especially women. Driven by the vision of the Prime Minister, the government has taken multiple steps for the betterment of the dairy sector resulting in an increase of milk production by more than 44% in the last eight years. The success story of the Indian dairy industry, accounting for about 23% of global milk, producing around 210 million tonnes annually, and empowering more than 8 crore dairy farmers, will be showcased at the IDF WDS 2022. The summit will also help Indian dairy farmers to gain exposure about the global best practices.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Senior citizens in Jharkhand
As per Census 2011 there are 23,56,678 senior citizens in Jharkhand. Details of district wise population of senior citizens in Jharkhand are at Annexure-I.
Under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme  of Ministry of Rural Development there are 9,92,852 beneficiaries in Jharkhand. The central government releases the funds to States/UTs for IGNOAPS. The State/UT Governments disburse the pensions/ financial assistance to the beneficiaries identified by them. The Central Government does not maintain district/block/village-wise data of disbursement of pensions/ financial assistance in respect of the States.
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment provides financial assistance in the form of grant in aid for running and maintenance of, inter alia, senior citizen homes  to implementing agencies  such as Non-Governmental Organizations  / Registered Societies /Trusts/ Panchayati Raj Institutions  / Urban Local Bodies  etc under Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens . Under IPSrC there are 02 Senior Citizen Homes in Jharkhand – one each in Purbi Singhbhum and Deoghar districts.
Under IPSrC the beneficiary senior citizens are provided with free of cost shelter, health facilities, nutritional support, entertainment facilities etc. Old Age Pension is provided to Below Poverty Line  senior citizens under IGNOAPS. Under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana  free of cost assistive devices are provided to BPL senior citizens, in camp mode. Details of camps held in Jharkhand till now are at Annexure-II.
Ministry of Railways
Railways’ initiatives for Divyangjan/Wheelchair borne Passengers
In order to facilitate needy passenger to board/alight the train, following initiatives have been taken by Ministry of Railways:
- Indian Railway has incorporated Disabled Friendly Integral Coach Factory  design Second class cum Luggage cum Guard Van & Disabled Friendly Compartment  coaches.
These coaches have a suitably designed compartment & toilet adapted to the needs of the divyangjans/wheelchair borne passengers. In these coaches, wider entrance door, wider berths, wider compartments, larger lavatory and lavatory doors, etc. have been provided. Inside the toilets additional grab rails on the side walls for support and wash basin and mirror at a lower height are also available. It is endeavoured to have at least one such coach in each Mail/Express train having ICF type coaches.
- Further, Production units have already started manufacturing Linke Hofmann Busch  Second Luggage, Guard and Divyang Compartment  type coaches for Divyang Passengers. These coaches have, wider entrance door to enable easy access of wheel chair, wider sleeping berths, wider compartments to enable access of wheel chair along with locking arrangement for wheel chairs. One separate Larger Lavatory and Lavatory doors, etc. have also been provided.
- Further, all Production Units have been advised to provide at least two doors of 920 mm width one on each side of the coach in all newly manufactured coaches.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Notification issued on incentives and disincentives pertaining to Vehicle Scrapping Policy
In the Vehicle Scrapping Policy, it is proposed to have a system of incentives and disincentives to nudge vehicle owners to discard old and polluting vehicles, which have higher maintenance and fuel consumption costs.
In this regard, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a GSR Notification, 714 dated 04.10.2021 in the Gazette of India, which shall come into force from the 1st day of April, 2022. Details are as below:
- As an incentive, there will be waiver of the fee for issue of certificate of registration for a new vehicle, purchased against the authority of the Certificate of Deposit  issued by a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility for a vehicle being scrapped.
- As regards disincentives, there will be:
- Increase in the fee for conducting fitness test and renewal of fitness certificate for motor vehicles more than 15 years old,
- Increase in the fitness certification fee for transport vehicles more than 15 years old, and
- Increase in the renewal of registration fee for personal vehicles  more than 15 years old.
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Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of equity stake in Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited by Generali Participations Netherlands N.V
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of equity stake in Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited by Generali Participations Netherlands N.V.
Generali Participations Netherlands N.V.  is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A , the ultimate parent entity of the Generali group of companies. The Generali Group is a global insurance provider and is present in the general insurance industry in India through FGIIC.
Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited  is a general insurance company engaged in the provision of non-life or general insurance services in India.
The proposed combination relates to an acquisition of shares of FGIIC by GPN, an existing shareholder of FGIIC. GPN proposes to acquire approx. 25% of the equity share capital of FGIIC held by Future Enterprises Limited, pursuant to which GPN’s aggregate  shareholding in FGIIC will stand increased from 49% to approx. 74%.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari says implementation of Bahu Balli Cattle Fence along highways in India is being planned to prevent cattle from crossing road
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a series of tweets said we are planning to implement the Bahu Balli Cattle Fence along highways in India to prevent cattle from crossing the road and causing dangerous accidents that result in the loss of human life.
Shri Gadkari said the fence will be 1.20 meters high and will be installed on section 23 of NH-30 as a comprehensive solution. He said this installation will serve as a demonstration before the esteemed visit of Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, to Chhattisgarh.
The Minister said the cattle fence, constructed using bamboo, offers a fully effective and environmentally friendly solution. He said the bamboo is treated with creosote oil and coated with HDPE, making it a stronger alternative to steel. The fence has a fire rating of Class 1, ensuring safety, and aligns with the principles of AatmanirbharBharat which aims to make all highways sustainable and minimize harm to wildlife and cattle ,he added.